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Faith Clow, right, and Pool Committee Manager Patty Truax discuss the future of the Truman Pool at Monday’s city council meeting. The city seeks a full staff of lifeguards.

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Pool Staffing Problems Continue

◆ The council discusses open pool hours without a lifeguard presence.At the Truman City Council meeting on April 21, Pool Committee Manager Patty...

From left, Martin County Historical Society Executive Director Lenny Tvedten points out to Sen. Amy Klobuchar the mannequins dressed as the Posivio brothers, both of whom served in the military and lost their lives for different reasons.

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Sen. Klobuchar Visits MCHS

◆ The U.S. Senator is on an 87-county tour of Minnesota.U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar surprised the Martin County Historical Society last Wednesday with...

Sarah Shelander
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Bemidji Native Joins City Staff

Sarah Shelander, freckled and smiling, is a fresh friendly face in Truman who joined the city hall team as a part-time administrator in January...

Titan Menke holds up a silver purple egg, a rare find during the Easter Egg Hunt at Graf Park on the brisk morning of Saturday, April 19. He didn’t want to stop counting or admiring his goodies.

Eggs-cellent Haul

Hunt takes place at Graf ParkA sunny but crisp Saturday morning greeted children who accepted the invitation to the Easter Egg Hunt at Graf Park in...

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From left, volunteer Roni Dauer shows Sen. Tina Smith items included for the Back Pack Program available to elementary school children in Martin County for weekends when parents might be working or if they need extra food.

Sen. Smith Tours Heaven’s Table

◆ Household numbers served and pounds of food distributed have roughly doubled since 2021 for Heaven’s Table.Sen. Tina Smith visited with staff and...

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At one of several open house events the Nickerson brothers have hosted over the years, from left, Brian Nickerson, Lonnie Meier, Jared Steuber and Brad Nickerson hold a banner celebrating 20 years in business.

— END OF AN ERA —

Nickersons Retire After 42 YearsBrad and Brian Nickerson are twins who, after running Nick’s Body Shop for 42 years, decided to retire and hand the...

Councilor Chris Mosloski shows Sheriff Matt Owens, left, the city app for how to patrol the campground in case of a violation or refusal to pay for the campground space. Councilor Ron Kelley is in the foreground.

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Truman Council Discusses Cleanup Compliance

◆ Truman Ambulance rates will change.During its most recent meeting, the Truman City Council had a discussion with Martin County Sheriff Matt Owens...

Hop to Park for Hunt

Toddlers through grade-five-age children are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Truman Sorority members.The hunt will take place Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m., at ...

Emmett Larson, left, a four-year-old in Preschool, and eighth-grader Levi Hansen work on Derby hat creations.

FFA Week features fancy hatsFFA Week takes place annually in February, but in states with adverse winter weather — like Minnesota — sometimes the...

Curtis Hodge checks the engine on one of the ambulances before their monthly meeting on March 20, the day the fire department received an award from the state.

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Firefighter Retires, Remains on Ambulance

Curtis Hodge retired from the Truman Fire Department on Jan. 9 after he decided it was time to move on and let the next generation step up and...

Event Commends Emergency Response

Truman Ambulance Service and Truman Fire Department were honored recently with a ceremony at the Truman fire hall by Mark Griffith, regional...

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Council Approves Sidewalk Plan

◆ The citywide cleanup date has been determined.At the Truman City Council meeting on April 7, the council approved the sidewalk plan as part of...

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As a child at heart, Ellen Reints never seems to run out of animals she wants to create, though she’s honest about the limitations she has. She’s happy her creations are able to bring smiles and joy to lives, no matter the circumstances.

Booz resident shares critter creationsFour years ago, Ellen Reints who lives at Booz Apartments fell and broke her wrist and hand and cut her right...

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Andrew Moeller lost more than half of his emu flock to avian flu. His flock of chickens was euthanized.

Avian Flu Afflicts Area Flocks

◆ Family members and pets were tested for the disease.A Martin County farmer said he’s been battling the avian flu from spreading in his poultry...

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From left: Truman Ambulance crew members Barb Kubly, Jessie Clow, Crystal Hostler, Josh Kitzerow, Curtis Hodge and Matt Lange receive recognition for aid they rendered at a rural Truman shooting event in 2024.

Ambulance, FD Honored With Award

Truman Ambulance Service and Truman Fire Department were honored recently with a ceremony at the Truman fire hall by Mark Griffith, regional...

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